NOTES & NODS

‘Faith and Reason’ Series Returns to LCIF Lutheran Church in the Foothills welcomes back its popular weekly discussion group,“Faith and Reason” after a holiday break. The group, known for its engaging and thoughtful conversations, meets on Mondays at 11 a.m. in the church’s conference room. This semester’s class will focus on the book Simply Christian […]

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

Arroyo Seco Floods Led to Devil’s Gate Dam Those with a sense of history have gotten used to the idea that our small streams and dry stream beds become roaring torrents when even a moderate rainfall hits the San Gabriel Mountains. One of the classic examples is the Arroyo Seco. It runs from its headwaters […]

NEWS FROM SACRAMENTO <<< ASSEMBLYMEMBER NICK SCHULTZ

NEWS FROM SACRAMENTO <<< ASSEMBLYMEMBER NICK SCHULTZ

Tackling Alcohol-related Roadway Fatalities California has a problem. Alcohol-related roadway fatalities in our state have surged more than 50% over the past decade – an increase twice as steep as the rest of the country, according to federal estimates. More than 1,300 people die each year statewide in driving under the influence (DUI) collisions. Over the […]

Glendale Police Arrest Two In Counterfeit Currency Scheme Targeting In-N-Out

Glendale Police Arrest Two In Counterfeit Currency Scheme Targeting In-N-Out

From the Glendale Police Dept.: A swift and focused investigation by the Glendale Police Dept. resulted in the identification and arrest of two suspects responsible for passing counterfeit U.S. currency at multiple In-N-Out Burger locations across Southern California.  Following a reported incident on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 at an In-N-Out restaurant in Glendale, detectives determined […]

City of Burbank’s ‘All Paws On Deck’ Visited By Rose Parade Fans

City of Burbank’s ‘All Paws On Deck’ Visited By Rose Parade Fans

By Ruth SOWBY For three days beginning Jan. 3, the award-winning City of Burbank Tournament of Roses Parade float was on public display on the corner of Glenoaks Boulevard and Olive Avenue in Burbank. Visitors flocked to the float that won the Rose Parade theme award, “The Magic in Teamwork.” Burbank’s float featured “a misfit crew […]

Zone Zero Wildfire Rules Delayed:
 What Glendale Homeowners Need to Know


California officials announced a delay in finalizing the state’s proposed Zone Zero wildfire safety regulations. While the rules are not yet in effect, the Glendale Fire Dept. is encouraging residents to act now to better protect their homes from wildfire. What Is Zone Zero? Zone Zero is the first five feet around a home or […]

Part II <<< The Conversation Continues with … Kathryn Barger

Part II <<< The Conversation Continues with … Kathryn Barger

By Mary O’KEEFE As stated in last week’s article, Kathryn Barger, who sits on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors representing the Fifth District, made a motion to put into play infrastructure that will support emergencies of all types, not just fire. Whether that infrastructure is created as a separate department from the LA […]

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

Looking Ahead to the New Year I don’t know about you, but I try (I emphasize the word “try”) to regularly clean out my spam folder. Among the garbage will be an occasional email that I really need; for example, in the past I’ve found emails regarding adding or cancelling a subscription. These are super […]